{"id":11279,"date":"2024-11-05T06:01:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T05:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/noticias.ae\/2024\/11\/05\/emiratos-canon-arizona\/"},"modified":"2025-02-09T15:33:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-09T14:33:18","slug":"emiratos-canon-arizona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/noticias.ae\/en\/2024\/11\/05\/emiratos-canon-arizona\/","title":{"rendered":"The unknown canyon of Emirates, a piece of Arizona in the middle of the desert"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The United Arab Emirates holds secret, hidden places worth discovering for all tourists. Beyond the record-breaking buildings, the mountainous landscapes of the UAE are part of its beautiful natural and cultural heritage. Among this vast range of regions, there is one that appears to be an exact replica of the famous Grand Canyon in Arizona, United States, making it a favorite for adventure lovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the Al Hajar Mountains, <strong>located in northeastern Oman and eastern UAE<\/strong>, forming the highest mountain range in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula. Within this mountain range lies Wadi Ghul, known as the Arabian Canyon, which plunges more than a thousand meters deep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A journey into Al Hajar, the most impressive geological secret of the Emirates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@majaleskovar\/video\/7090521726387277061\" data-video-id=\"7090521726387277061\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@majaleskovar\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@majaleskovar?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">@majaleskovar<\/a> <p>Also known as Oman\u2019s Grand Canyon, Wadi Ghul is a 500m deep canyon located alongside Jebel Shams, the highest mountain in Oman.We did a hike called the Jebel Shams Balcony Walk, which goes all along the Wadi Ghul canyon edge. It\u2019s one of the most incredible hikes I\u2019ve ever done!         <a title=\"oman\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/oman?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#oman<\/a> <a title=\"jebelshams\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/jebelshams?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#jebelshams<\/a> <a title=\"hike\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/hike?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#hike<\/a> <a title=\"canyon\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/canyon?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#canyon<\/a> <a title=\"travelwithkids\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/travelwithkids?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#travelwithkids<\/a><\/p> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c original sound - Ourtravelwithkids\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7090521700928572166?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">\u266c original sound &#8211; Ourtravelwithkids<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The UAE conceals one of the most stunning geological paradises, often compared to the famous Grand Canyon in the United States. As mentioned earlier, this is <strong>Wadi Ghul, located in the Hajar Mountains, where the country\u2019s highest peak<\/strong>, Jbel Shams, stands at over 3,000 meters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trekkers recognize this site for its resemblance to the renowned geological feature in Arizona, though they describe it as a canyon with an irregular profile, featuring <strong>a succession of smaller cliffs and side valleys<\/strong> that create a highly complex and spectacular morphology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The landscapes of the most mysterious canyon in the Emirates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Slider-Grand-Canyon-of-Oman_720_1800-1-1024x517.webp\" alt=\"The landscapes of the most mysterious canyon in the Emirates\" class=\"wp-image-5095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Slider-Grand-Canyon-of-Oman_720_1800-1-1024x517.webp 1024w, https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Slider-Grand-Canyon-of-Oman_720_1800-1-300x151.webp 300w, https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Slider-Grand-Canyon-of-Oman_720_1800-1-768x388.webp 768w, https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Slider-Grand-Canyon-of-Oman_720_1800-1-150x76.webp 150w, https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Slider-Grand-Canyon-of-Oman_720_1800-1-696x351.webp 696w, https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Slider-Grand-Canyon-of-Oman_720_1800-1-1068x539.webp 1068w, https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Slider-Grand-Canyon-of-Oman_720_1800-1.webp 1159w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For mountain sports enthusiasts, exploring Al Hajar can be an extraordinary adventure. In the Wadi Ghul area, there are several viewpoints for adrenaline seekers, who <strong>can navigate the dirt track that runs along the canyon&#8217;s upper edge<\/strong>, creating the sensation of walking along the edge of an abyss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts in this type of adventure recommend bringing sun protection and a good hat since there is no vegetation to provide shade. <strong>The heat is not excessive due to the altitude, with temperatures reaching 20\u00b0C in summer<\/strong> and dropping to 0\u00b0C in winter, an unusual contrast for those accustomed to the extreme heat of places like Dubai and <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/noticias.ae\/en\/category\/abu-dhabi\/\" title=\"Abu Dhabi\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"499\">Abu Dhabi<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Al Hajar, another paradise to explore the Emirates in depth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/0K3A9971-1.webp\" alt=\"Al Hajar, another paradise to explore the Emirates in depth\" class=\"wp-image-5098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/0K3A9971-1.webp 1000w, https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/0K3A9971-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/0K3A9971-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/0K3A9971-1-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/noticias.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/0K3A9971-1-696x464.webp 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Al Hajar also features some villages and oases nestled within the rocky mountain range, ideal for those who enjoy this type of experience in the UAE. One of <strong>the villages found here is Misfat Al Albreyeen<\/strong>, with houses teetering on the edge of cliffs, adding to the region\u2019s charm. In <a href=\"https:\/\/noticias.ae\/en\/2024\/10\/15\/travel-floating-market-dubai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this village<\/a>, there are a few guesthouses where visitors on mountain excursions can stay overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This site is a must-visit for hikers, who are warmly welcomed by locals offering their traditional dishes while also teaching them about <strong>Oman&#8217;s oasis irrigation system, known as Falaj.<\/strong> This technique consists of a network of channels that carry water from springs located in the upper parts of the <a href=\"https:\/\/es.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Monta%C3%B1as_Al_Hayar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mountains<\/a>. The system includes a series of dams that allow water flow to be controlled as needed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The United Arab Emirates holds secret, hidden places worth discovering for all tourists. Beyond the record-breaking buildings, the mountainous landscapes of the UAE are part of its beautiful natural and cultural heritage. 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